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LR53 CFM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,149 mi
Last recorded132,149 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,149 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 132,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,916 miles

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 116,011 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working door indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 116,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing outter edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,454 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 82,270 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray

Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,101 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LR53 CFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 CFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR53 CFM registered?

LR53 CFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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